Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-11-03
AN INQulsfrIVE YANKEE.
A Clear Case of Jumping from the Fry
ing-Pan Into the Fire.

A Clear Case of Jumping from the Fry
ing-Pan Into the Fire.
An American, sightseeing in Eu-
rope, gives his mind to his work, which
is to do the places of interest. In or
der to crafty his curiosity, he some
times disregards the proprieties, and
accosts the first man he meets, if he
thinks him capable of serving as a
guide book. One of these American
tourists, while in London, heard of the
famous place which Baron Rothschild
was building He went to see it, and
was fortunate enough to meet the mas
ter-builder, who showed him over the
building. After he had finished the in
spection, he addressed portly old gen.
tleman whom he saw watching the
workmen, with: Good sir. F"
The man bowed politely, without
speaking.
"lm stranger" the American con-
tinued, thinking he might be speaking
to the contractor; 1--WE been looking
over this building, and | should like to
ask you for some information.
81 shall be happy to oblige YOU"
said the old gentleman, and he told the
American many interesting facts about
the building"
Il suppose you have seen Roths-
child, sirP" said the American.
(Which oneP"
"The old cock"
81 see the old cock every day." an
swered the old man, eyeing the Amer
ican.
II should like to have a look at him!
People say he is gay old chap and
lives high. / wish | had him in my
power. I'd not let up till he had shelled
out pile of his money"
The American ratified on, and the old
gentleman laughed heartily. When
there was pause he remarked:
Baron Rothschild had to work for his
money and deserves to enjoy it.
"May be so," said the American,
"but 1 reckon he did heap of squeez-
ing to get it, ;"
1.-THE old mans face flushed as he
said stif1ly: II never heard the honesty
of the house called in question"
"Didn't youp Well, to tell the truth
neither have l. But l wouldn't be sur
prised if Pm right after ALL"
The old mans face grew black, anC
he bit his lip, but said nothing.
People tell me-" continued the
American, "that the Rothschids have
mado two fortunes. Now, I'd like t.
learn the way the thing was done"
Il can tell you" replied the ole
man, smiling. people say the hous
of RothschiId made one fortune b,
being careful to mind their own bust
ness, and the other by letting that o
others alone. Good morning, sir"
And the old gentleman left tn
American staring at him, and went t.
the other end of the building. --
"Can you tell me the name of tina
old gentlemanPn asked the American
of handsome young man who. wa
looking at the building.
That is Baron Rothschild."
Then I've got myself into scrape!
exclaimed the mortified American, an
told the young man what had OF
CURED.
THAT was awkward" the youn
man remarked, after hearty laugh.
''He's crusty old chap, he's as eros
as BEAR" continued the vexed Amel
lean.
"Oh, that is only his way; he is
kind-hearted man, but little eccel
tric," said the young man.
"Do you know Baron Rothschild?
inquired the American.
81 have met him several times, an
l have an appointment to wait on hi
to-day"
"Then l wish you'd say to him tn;
l did not know to whom l was talkin
this morning, or would not have sal
so much; and that he need not hay
been so huffish about it."
II will do so; he will be the first
laugh at the adventure when he hea
your explanation. Good-morning."
just then workman passed, and Il
American asked him the name of IL
,, young gentleman.
That was one of the younger Roth
childs," said the workman. The Ame
,, lean was afraid to speak to strang
for week for fear he might be
Rothschild. Youths Companion.